The title almost sounds funny if you are just beginning your fertility journey. Why should men be fertile, or is there such a thing. The truth is that men and women both need to be fertile in order for you to become pregnant. It takes two, so we can all agree, we want our men to be fertile. If you’ve been doing all the work of getting your body fertile, slow down, because you aren’t alone. There are millions of men and women out there who are doing the same thing.
It is important to work together with your spouse to make sure you are both fertile. The easiest way for the man to find out is by having his semen tested. Your doctor can recommend where to go. You can know almost within the day what his semen counts are. If he is fine, then you can focus totally on you. It is important to know every thing you can about your bodies, so this is really just another step in the process of conceiving.
What is Infertility?
To start, let’s talk about infertility. Infertility occurs when you and your spouse have been trying to get pregnant for at least a year without success. For many couples, information can be important to discovering that they weren’t infertile; they just needed to learn more about their body, ovulation, and the steps top conceiving. Unfortunately, there are many who have been trying without success. My prayers go out to each of you.
Tips for Men to Stay Fertile
No Hot Tubs
It is a known fact that hot water can kill sperm. The best method is to refrain from really hot showers or baths. Nice cold showers are in your immediate future.
Protein
Protein can help grow healthy sperm. This is as good of an explanation for me to run out and get some protein shakes. *Wink* If your or your husband do not like protein drinks, just make sure to eat your daily supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Vitamins
Vitamins are vital to having healthy semen. Vitamins, such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E can benefit the men’s sperm under high oxidative stress.
Reduce Alcohol intake
If this isn’t possible, just try to drink more water daily. Alcohol isn’t good for men or women trying to get pregnant. To be honest, if you are trying or thinking about getting pregnant, it is best to drink alcohol less or or not at all. What we put in our bodies matters! The more you start learning about your body and what is good and bad for it, the more you realize alcohol won’t help you in your efforts to get pregnant.
As same as with the female body, it is important that the male drink plenty of water throughout the month. Not only will water flush out the system, but it is healthy to drink,
Don’t wear Confining Underwear
To be blunt, no tighty-whities. The less confined, the more breathing room the male has to expand his possibilities for fertility. Go out and by some boxers for maximum results. *smile*
Exercise
Trying to conceive is one of the most important parts in our lives. The journey we begin to having a little baby is a priceless journey.
Sources:
Medicine Net
